Ocean Currents Practice

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What two factors affect the ocean's density and cause the Global Conveyor Belt to travel?

Back

Temperature and salinity.

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What are regular movements of water far below the ocean's surface called?

Back

Deep currents.

Front

How do ocean currents affect climates around the world?

Back

They can cause certain areas to have warmer or cooler climates than expected.

Front

What do the arrows' direction represent in ocean current graphs?

Back

The direction of the ocean currents.

Front

What type of water does the Gulf Stream carry from the east coast of the United States to the west coast of Europe?

Back

Warm water.

Front

What is the Global Conveyor Belt?

Back

A large system of ocean currents that circulates water around the globe, affecting climate and weather patterns.

Front

What is salinity?

Back

The concentration of salt in water.

Front

What is the Coriolis Effect?

Back

The deflection of moving objects, such as ocean currents, due to the rotation of the Earth.

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What are surface currents?

Back

Ocean currents that occur at or near the surface of the ocean, primarily driven by wind.

Front

What are warm currents?

Back

Ocean currents that carry warm water from the equator towards the poles.